Living the Good Life at the D.C. Green Festival (photos)

The ELF and inventor Rob Cotter. The ELF is a solar/pedal hybrid vehicle suitable for commuting, deliveries, and other local transportation needs.

Thousands seeking a healthier lifestyle and a more sustainable planet gravitated to the Walter E. Washington Convention Center for the Washington D.C. Green Festival May 31 and June 1. The extravaganza catered to vegetarians, vegans and advocates of raw food; environmentalists and conservationists; human and animal rights activists; physical fitness buffs; and devotees of the culinary arts. More than 300 eco-friendly businesses offered everything from food and body care, to organic clothing and home renovations made from renewable resources. Inspirational speakers, cooking demos, fashion shows, educational activities for kids, and an abundance of free food samples all contributed to a most satisfying experience.

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